Are you passionate about physical activity and mental health?
Join us as an Active Life Trainer within an acute mental health services—where exercise becomes a powerful tool for recovery, wellbeing, and empowerment.
As part of our Active Life team, you’ll play a key role in supporting service users experiencing mental health challenges through structured, person-centred fitness and wellbeing programmes.
As an Active Life Trainer, you will:
- Deliver tailored physical activity sessions—gym inductions, 1:1 plans, and group classes—to support mental and physical health
- Help service users identify and achieve meaningful wellbeing goals through the Active Life referral pathway
- Work collaboratively with clinical and therapeutic teams in an acute mental health setting
- Promote recovery through movement, motivation, and safe, adaptive exercise interventions on and off site.
- Receive professional development while supporting others.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A team player with a person-centred approach and strong communication skills
- Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (CIMSPA-accredited or nationally recognised equivalent)
- UKCC Level 1 Coaching Qualification
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above), or Functional Skills Level 2
- Energetic, empathetic, and passionate about mental health recovery
- Confident in supporting individuals with a wide range of physical and emotional needs.
Desirable but not essential:
- Experience working in mental health or learning disability services.
- Knowledge of adapting exercise for people experiencing low motivation, trauma, or anxiety.
- UKCC Level 2 Coaching Qualification
In return, we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Regular supervision, reflection time, and access to CPD following probation.
- An opportunity to truly change lives through active recovery.
- Competitive salary, bike to work scheme and free lunches and parking.
Ready to bring your energy to mental health and wellbeing? Apply now or contact michaelgibson1@cygnethealth.co.uk for more information.
